William Merritt Chase | |
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![]() Chase in 1900 | |
Born | Nineveh, Indiana, US | November 1, 1849
Died | October 25, 1916 New York City, US | (aged 66)
Education | National Academy of Design; Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, |
Known for | Portrait painting; landscape art |
Movement | Impressionism |
Awards | Philadelphia Centennial Exposition medal |
William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher. He is also responsible for establishing the Chase School, which later became the Parsons School of Design.